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Penelope "Penny" Yvonne LaVerne

1959 ∼ 2021

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Penelope "Penny" Yvonne LaVerne, 62, of Groves, Texas went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 26, 2021.

She was born in Houston, Texas on April 13, 1959 to David Lloyd Frakes and Lilia Baldonado Frakes.

Penny had lived in Groves for 44 years and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served on the Emmaus Hospitality Team and taught CCD.

She retired in 2019 after 20 years of service with the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District as a Teacher's Aide. Penny was very active in the school district, serving in many positions on different school PTA boards. And homeroom mom on many different campuses. She was also a lifetime member of Texas PTA.

Penny is survived by her husband of 44 years Alvin LaVerne of Groves, Texas, mother, Lilia Frakes of Huntsville, Texas, daughters, Shannon Catalina and husband Chris of Nederland, Texas, Michelle Gilliam and husband David of Katy, Texas and Ashley DeMary and husband Justin of Nederland, Texas, brothers, David Lloyd Frakes, Jr. of Groves, Texas and Jim Frakes of Spring, Texas, grandchildren, Kreed Catalina, Emma Stelly, Nathan Stelly and Addison DeMary.

A visitation for family and friends will be Monday, November 1, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Josh Fults officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Gilliam, Brandon Frakes, Chris Catalina and Justin DeMary.

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: Texas Children's Hospital of Philanthropy, Suite 5214, P.O. Box 300630, Houston, Texas 77230-0630 or giving@texaschildrens.org .

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Levingston Funeral Home November 2, 2021
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Anonymous November 1, 2021
Ms. Penny....I thought we would have another walk together, this came as a shock to me. I I know without a shadow of a doubt that you were home with our amazing Savior. You taught me so much and I'm going to miss your love very much. Thank you for being a mentor and loving me you left a mark more than you know. You will be missed dearly and walks will not be the same without you and Mary until we meet again sister! 💝🤟🏼🌈🌻☀️✝️
Anonymous October 31, 2021
I will miss you my friend. Thanks for your Influence in my life!! Love you much!!
Anonymous October 28, 2021
I love you Ms. Penny! 💗
Anonymous October 28, 2021
Penny was a special lady and I am honored to have know her and volunteer many years with her in PTA. Our world lost a special one but heaven has reclaimed her. Deepest sympathy to her family. Lynda Coleman
Anonymous October 28, 2021
Nothing but fond memories. I remember Going to Groves for Chistmas and i go riding around with her and the girls loooking at Chrismas decorations. She truly will be missed
Anonymous October 28, 2021
I can remember the days that I was laughed and mocked at because I tried the unconventional ways to help a potential student soon to be attending her class. I was SHOCKED when she listened to me..along with Mrs. Donna. That's when life changed! Not only for me but for the betterment of Grant. It wasn't easy!!! It was challenging and yet she was up for the challenge. No matter how hard chelation was she wholeheartedly endured it.. She knew give it 2 HARD days and then she would see a major change. She saw improvement after those 2 days and encouraged me to keep doing what I was doing..even when I didn't know what i was doing was helping at all. If it wasn't for her I would have given up!! No lie!!! She believed in US when nobody else did. I'm sorry to hear of her passing but I'm forever grateful for her life giving abilities to encourage a scared mother to just keep going and keep enduring. In those years working with her...Grant went from a self contained classrooms..to a shadow aid by middle school. HELLO!! MAJOR MILESTONE!!!! I'll NEVER forget how much you advocated for Grant, me, and my family in general. Mrs. Penny you were a God send to me and Grant. Grant would NOT be the person he is today without your influence! May you rest and be at peace with our Lord and savior and most definitely enjoy your heavenly treasures. You earned it!!! Much love!!! Yet forever grateful!!! Hugs to your family..I just wanted them to know how much of an impact you were to mine..yet I can only imagine those before and after us. A BLESSING YOU WERE!!! ❤️ The Marshall family!